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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Hunt School of Dental Medicine will announce a major gift supporting special needs dentistry this week. The gift will be officially announced at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Texas Tech Oral Health Clinic, 222 Rick Francis St. The Burgess famil...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- High school football is happening across the Borderland region, and KTSM 9 News’ 9 Overtime show is getting ready for week 4. On Thursday, Sept. 17, the El Paso Broadcast Company will livestream the Eastwood vs. Americas game for Thursday Night Lights, sc...
Every fall brings the same rhythm: new backpacks, first-day-of-school photos, and a fresh round of expenses that seem to grow a little more each year. Whether it’s packing lunches for a kindergartner, writing tuition checks for a college freshman, or somewhere in between, the cos...
Arizona State University will enroll its first Content Creation majors this fall. The bachelor’s degree, housed in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, teaches video and podcast production, audience analytics, and personal branding, and its capstone re...
CNN By Lauren Kent, Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, have decided to move schools for their children just days into the start of the new academic year, citing security practicalities. “The decision for the children to move sc...
On the Friday before Labor Day weekend, Veronica Reyes asked a group of attentive students at Silva Magnet High School in South El Paso to describe the three branches of government. It had been at least 14 years since Reyes, who is the assistant superintendent of specialized lear...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Community College's (EPCC) Office of Intramural Sports hosted a 9/11 EPCC Freedom Walk on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Valle Verde campus. 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001, and Patriot Day occurs on Sept. 11 of each year...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health. The NMDOH said that is a sign increased education and prevention measures about the issue may be paying off. Data indic...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Students from rival high schools in different school districts came together in solidarity to remember and honor those lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. During a football game on Friday, Sept. 11, students from El Paso High School created ...
You studied and prepared, but when the test appears in front of you, everything suddenly goes blank. That moment of emptiness, the racing heart, and rising panic is exam anxiety, and it goes beyond simple pre-test nerves. For many students, it gets in the way of showing what they...
It was the middle of a writing lesson in Gabrielle Grace’s first grade class at Sand Creek Elementary in suburban Denver, and students were furiously jotting down details about their summer plans, the first step in composing a paragraph on the topic. Except for 6-year-old Dean, w...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- It's week 3 of the high-school football season. Our 9 Overtime crew -- Sam Guzman, Jesus Baltazar and Jason Flores -- bring you all the action. You can catch our #9OT show every Friday at 10:15 p.m. You can also watch it here live during our newscast. Gam...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Are you ready for week 3 of high school football? Catch all the action from the Midland Lee vs. Eastlake game on KTSM+, livestreamed by the El Paso Broadcast Company and color comantary done by Mando "The Monster" Medina. The game is scheduled to begin at...
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Ysleta ISD Offers $7,500 to Employees Who Retire, Resign in December The Ysleta Independent School District is offering...
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Black students have been excluded from high-quality mathematics for generations — with dire outcomes academically and professionally, a California-based math equity group found. Just Equation’s recent report, “ Calculated Barriers ,” notes that while these students make up 15% of...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Week three of the 2026 Texas high school football season kicked off with a slate of barn burner games Thursday night. Here are the final scores. NEW MEXICO...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two students from Las Cruces Public Schools were named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists. Centennial High School seniors Ronan Dowell and Annie Lee are among the highest-scoring entrants in New Mexico and are part of a nationwide group representing less t...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- High school football action starts on Thursday, Sept. 10 and KTSM+ is the place to watch our Thursday Night Lights game! EP Broadcast Company will be livestreaming the Hanks vs. Pebble Hills game on KTSM+, set to kick off at 7:30 p.m., with color commenta...
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, construction is about to begin on a visitor education center near the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial....
Lunches are packed. Someone can’t find a shoe. And then your kid appears in the doorway looking a little gray around the edges, and you have about four minutes to decide whether they can or can’t go to school. Doctronic shares tips on making the decision. Key takeaways Three ques...
Artificial intelligence will soon help teachers rate students’ academic and “soft” skills at schools using nontraditional report cards that skip A-F grading after an AI company purchased the nonprofit Mastery Transcript Consortium in July. The New York-based company Legend.org is...
By Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — High-school students across Asia are pulling ahead of their Western peers, an annual global assessment indicates, as artificial intelligence spurs a worldwide race for talent and reshapes how young people learn . In a troubling trend, reading, scien...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Students at Canutillo and El Paso independent school districts are receiving free admission to athletic events, in an initiative to bring school spirit and support their classmates. The free admission will be available all school year long. Middle and Hig...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Just weeks into the fall semester, some University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) students say finding a parking spot on campus has become part of their daily routine. While some students who spoke with KTSM 9 News said they have had no trouble finding parking...
For dental students at Texas Tech Health El Paso, some of the most important lessons about caring for patients happen beyond the classroom and dental clinic — in the El Paso communities they are preparing to serve. A new $30,000 grant from the ADEAGies Foundation will expand oppo...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football is happening across the Borderland region, and KTSM 9 News’ 9 Overtime show is getting ready for week 3. Catch all the action and final scores by tuning in to 9 Overtime at 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, with KTSM 9 News’ Sam Guzman, J...
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Most days there are only two kinds of news about newspapers: Bad and worse. But in Washington, DC, there’s something unexpected happening: A new-age version of an old-school newspaper war, with feisty competition between two formidable newsrooms, the...
As of July 1, 2026, federal student loan plans like Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) are being replaced by two new options: the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and the Tiered Standard Plan. Picking between RAP or Tiered Standard isn’t just a loan d...
By Karin Caifa West Chester, Pennsylvania (CNN) - For today's K-12 students, and even some teachers, the September 11, 2001, terror attacks are history. But for adults who experienced the day vividly, putting the day's gravity and meaning into classroom lessons can pose challenge...
By Michel Ghanem (CNN) — In FX’s “The Shards,” a group of friends at an elite prep school in Los Angeles are entering their senior year — and the stakes are as high as their opulent wardrobe budgets . The year is 1981 and shoulder pads are all the rage. A serial killer named “The...
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Canutillo Independent School District announced Wednesday that, effective this week, all Canutillo ISD students will receive free admission to Canutillo High School athletic events. District officials say this initiative is meant to encourage studen...
By Diana Dominguez and Cristina González Working families across the country entrust their young children to their local Head Start programs, knowing that they will receive quality education and nurturing care. Historically, the Head Start program was designed to break the cycle ...
Back-to-school shopping often starts with a familiar list: notebooks, backpacks, clothing and shoes. But for parents, the expenses do not necessarily stop once the first bell rings. Sports, clubs, field trips and other extracurricular activities can add costs throughout the schoo...
North America and Europe account for over 80% of global private aviation flight hours. In the U.S. and Europe, the late August to early September (aka back-to-school season) marks a transition period. The end of summer vacation, the start of the school year, and the beginning of ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Minerpalooza is back. The annual event serves as a celebration of the new school year at the University of Texas at El Paso and brings the community together. The event will be held from 6 to 11:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The free event will take place on ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Students from Hanks High School celebrated the grand opening of their boutique, made possible by the partnership between Hanks' fashion design program and The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. Forever Swap Boutique is a student-managed secondhand clothing exchan...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has announced the return of its annual music and entertainment event, Minerpalooza. The free event is on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 11:45 p.m., takes place on Centennial Plaza, and organizers say it features a lin...
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Prince George has started the next stage of his education with his first day at Eton College on Tuesday. The 13-year-old is following in the footsteps of his father Prince William and his uncle, Prince Harry - both of whom attended ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Ysleta Independent School District is serving after-school dinner meals at six campuses for the 2026-27 school year. The "Learn, Stay, Eat Free Suppers" program provides children 18 and under, as well as students who stay on campus after school for extracu...
The City of Las Cruces is inviting students aged 14 to 18 to participate in its Developing Youth Leadership Academy during fall break, offering career exploration paths in city trades and office professions....
Safety is top of mind for Eddy Harris every morning as the sun rises over the horizon and he inspects the yellow school bus that will transport dozens of students to and from school that day. “You go in, and you check your tires, you check your oil, you check your transmission fl...
By Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of thousands of student athletes are returning to their college teams this fall. Earning a spot on collegiate rosters, or athletic scholarships, takes years of work from young athletes — and thousands of dollars from their parents in f...
Saturday's crowd was 107,782, which was the largest crowd in a season opener in school history.
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — When Patrice De La Ossa’s son was accepted to her alma mater, the University of Arizona, she wanted to give him something she hadn’t had herself: a college degree without student loans. So, she sold her home in Phoenix and moved to Tucson with him...
